Rosh Hashanah Collection

A Rosh Hashanah ceremony in Paris, 1850
3330762 A Rosh Hashanah ceremony in Paris, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Rosh Hashanah ceremony in Paris. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Rosh Hashanah ceremony in Paris, 1850
3331108 A Rosh Hashanah ceremony in Paris, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Rosh Hashanah ceremony in Paris. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The day of trumpets - Hebrew New Year (chromolitho)
972243 The day of trumpets - Hebrew New Year (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The day of trumpets - Hebrew New Year)

Blowing the Horn for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, 13th-14th century (vellum)
694924 Blowing the Horn for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, 13th-14th century (vellum) by Jewish School; Alliance Israelite Universelle, Paris

Two officials of an East End synagogue (sepia photo)
STC347673 Two officials of an East End synagogue (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Religious ceremony at the old Paris Synagogue for Rosh Hashana
695031 Religious ceremony at the old Paris Synagogue for Rosh Hashana, illustration from Le Tableau de Paris by Edmond Texier, published in Paris, 1852 (litho) by French School

NEW YORK: LOWER EAST SIDE. Bootblack stand during Rosh Hashana in the Lower East Side, New York City. Photograph, c1905

NEW YORK: ROSH HASHANAH. A young Jewish boy wearing a prayer shawl on Rosh Hashanah in New York City. Photograph, 1911

ROSH HASHANAH, 1909. Jewish people praying on the Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn, New York, on Rosh Hashanah. Photograph, 1909

JEWISH LIFE, 18th CENTURY. The Jewish ceremony of sounding the horn on New Years Day. Line engraving, English, 18th century

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"Rosh Hashanah: A Time of Tradition, Reflection, and Renewal" As the sun sets on another year, the Jewish community around the world gathers to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, also known as the Hebrew New Year. This significant holiday is marked by various customs and rituals that have been passed down through generations. One such tradition is the blowing of the shofar, a ram's horn trumpet. Dating back to ancient times, this powerful sound serves as a call to introspection and repentance. The resonating notes echo through synagogues and homes alike, reminding all who hear it of their spiritual journey. In an old sepia photograph capturing life in London's East End synagogue, two officials stand proudly with their shofars in hand. Their dedication to upholding these age-old practices reflects the deep-rooted connection between faith and community. Across continents in Paris Synagogue's hallowed halls, religious ceremonies take place during Rosh Hashanah. Here, worshippers come together to pray for blessings in the upcoming year while cherishing their shared heritage. Meanwhile, on New York City's bustling Lower East Side streets stands a bootblack stand amidst Rosh Hashanah festivities. Amidst laughter and greetings exchanged among friends and neighbors from diverse backgrounds lies a sense of unity that transcends cultural boundaries. A young Jewish boy wearing a prayer shawl captures hearts with his innocence as he joins his family in prayer during Rosh Hashanah celebrations. His presence symbolizes hope for future generations who will carry forward these cherished traditions. The Williamsburg Bridge becomes not just a physical link between boroughs but also a spiritual bridge connecting souls seeking solace during this sacred time. In 1909 Brooklyn witnessed countless Jewish individuals praying collectively on its iconic structure – an awe-inspiring testament to communal strength. Looking further back into history reveals an enchanting line engraving from 18th-century England depicting the Jewish ceremony of sounding the horn on New Year's Day.